Social Worker MSW I-HC

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 61,360 - 79,040; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health Homecare in Lakeville, NY is seeking a full-time Social Worker in Palliative Care Services to deliver psychosocial support to home care clients and coordinate financial and long-term care planning.

You will communicate with the health care team, document care activities, and assist with discharge planning while liaising with community resources. Requires MSW, 2+ years, strong communication and time management; valid NYS driver's license; on-call may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work with a minimum of two years’ experience in Social Work or related field.
• Proven psychosocial assessment skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Organized and flexible, ability to manage time and caseload autonomously.
• Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license and own car.
• Pre-employment physical exam as required by NYS Dept. of Health.
• Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• On call may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial/mental health assessments related to illness of patients.
• Interpret to the home health team the social factors in the patient situation that may have bearing on his/her progress.
• Help patient and family understand and accept the illness and anticipate its accompanying adjustments.
• Coordinate resources to alleviate the financial impact of illness and assist patient and family in planning for payment of medical care.
• Determine the need for continued social work service and draw upon other community agencies that can further assist the patient and family.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff.
• Assist with alternative planning for patients using appropriate community resources.
• Assist with discharge planning from Lifetime Care program(s).
• Serve as liaison with social work departments and other health and social agencies in the community.
• Keep social work staff informed of community and agency issues.
• Consistently demonstrate high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values and adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Maintain high regard for member privacy in accordance with corporate privacy policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Perform other functions as assigned by management.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Caseload management

Driver's license

On-call

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

STATUS: Full time
Job Title: Social Worker
Department: Palliative Care Services
Location: Rochester Regional Health Homecare - Lakeview - 3513 Thomas Drive Suite 6 Lakeville, NY 14480
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: M-F days 8:30am-5pm

This position is responsible for the delivery of social work services to identified home care clients. The Social Worker will provide psychosocial support and counseling to referred clients and will facilitate financial and long-term care planning as needed. The Social Worker is responsible for communicating with health care team and documenting all care activities. The incumbent manages multifaceted complex family dynamic cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial/mental health assessments related to illness of patients.
• Interpret to the home health team the social factors in the patient situation that may have bearing on his/her progress.
• Help patient and family understand and accept the illness and anticipate its accompanying adjustments.
• Coordinate resources to alleviate the financial impact of illness and assist patient and family in planning for payment of medical care.
• Determine the need for continued social work service and draw upon other community agencies that can further assist the patient and family.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff.
• Assist with alternative planning for patients using appropriate community resources.
• Assist with discharge planning from Lifetime Care program(s).
• Serve as liaison with social work departments and other health and social agencies in the community.
• Keep social work staff informed of community and agency issues.
• Consistently demonstrate high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values and adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Maintain high regard for member privacy in accordance with corporate privacy policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Perform other functions as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

Level I:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work with a minimum of two years’ experience in Social Work or related field.
• Proven psychosocial assessment skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Organized and flexible, ability to manage time and caseload autonomously.
• Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license and own car.
• Pre‑employment physical exam as required by NYS Dept. of Health.
• Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Learn and utilize new systems, computer applications and operating environments as necessary.
• On call may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer skills are necessary. Experience with documentation in an electronic medical record preferred.

Physical Requirements

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range: $61,360.00 - $79,040.00

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.